Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-23
OBITUARY.,
MRS. MARY L. COOK BINGHAM.
frIlled.

Mrs Bingham was born in New Haven, VT,
Nov. 90, lS41. In her early infancy death de-
prived her OF n mothers care, and tor a few
years she found an excellent home in the fam
lily of Dea. Boyce of MiddIebury. Dea. and
Mrs. Boyce have ever since seemed to her al
most like father and mother, and to them
she has seemed almost a daughter. Her early
opportunities were diligently improved; and,
inclined to make good use OF her attain
ments she became a successful teacher. She is
gratefully remembered by many of her for
mer pupils. In 1856 she joined, by profession,
the Congregational church in Middlebury,
during the ministry OF the late Prof. Hyde.
In 1869 she was married to Mr.. W. Ii. Bingham
of West Cornwall. During the ls years since
that date she has been devoted wife and
very useful member OF the community. In
1871 she removed her church relation to the
Congregational church in Cornwall, OF which
her husband had been member for three
years. She took deep interest in the work
and welfare OF her church. She was active in
the Sunday school; tor several years was a
valuable member OF the choir; her voice was
often heard in the social prayer and confer
ence meeting Those who have known her
will not question the sincerity of the words
OF apr eciation that she expressed to her pas
tor during her sickness, II have always loved
this church." The genuineness of her Chris.
tan faith was made manifest by the test to
which it was subjected Her lite had been a
very active one. Her household cares were
more than ordinarily onerous, and she evil
IDENTIFY took pleasure in carrying forward sue
cessfully a large amount OF work. Her alb
sorption in her work probably made her in
measure oblivious to her ailments, until
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lief. 1t was only about three months before
her death that she was led to consult her
physician. To him her symptoms seemed
alarming. Two or three weeks subsequently
a consultation was held, and the conclusion
was reached that her disease was past con.
troll, and the end probably not far IN the fll-
ture. The result was frankly communicated
to her and the family. Although II was a sur
prise, she received it with perfect composure,
and cheerful resignation. And on through
the weeks, till the end came, there was no
gloom in that sick room She said that she
could hardly make it seem that her life work
was done, there was so little done and so
much remaining to be done. She was espe
cially solicitous for the education and train
ing of the daughter, Anna Mary, Is years OF
age, and the son, Eugene Cook, years of age,
But with all this upon her mind she would
say: Though tor their sake, and to do my
unfinished work, would like to live, still
am resigned, If 1t is Gods will that should go
now; He makes no Mistakes"
Tuesday, Sept. ID, had been one of her most
comfortable and happy days, and as the even
ing drew on, feeling that she couldlrest better
she requested to be left alone. A little while
after, when the nurse came into the room
she reused up and spoke cheerfully. but in a
few moments the change came, and she passed
to her final rest. The funeral was on Friday
afternoon. The comlnodious house was not
large enough to accommodate the gathering
of sympathizing friends. There were many
mourners outside the circle OF relatives. The
floral tributes were abundant and very beau
tiful. The services iwere conducted by hel
pastor, Rev. NJ. C. Stebbins, whose theme sug
gested by the bright calm OF the evening o
this life, was, sand it shall come to pass, tina
at evening time II shall be light" long pro
cesslon followed the remains to the grav,
that thoughtful friends had lined and banked
with evergreens and flowers. There W.
parted, for season, with one who will b'
greatly missed, and whose memory will b'
lovingly cherished